Archaeology Notes

Event ID 722125

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NT74NE 1 76981 49203.

(NT 7698 4920) Fogo bridge is a single-span bridge, added to on the south side in modern times.

On the outer side of the north parapet there is an oramental panel bearing the inscription 'I.C.M.D. 1641', commemorating the parents of Sir James Cockburn, who built the bridge.

RCAHMS 1915, visited 1913.

Fogo bridge is as described above and is in good condition. A panel on the S side states "Repaired 1843"; a second panel on the north side also bears the date '1641'.

Visited by ODS(RD) 22 July 1970.